"The Scranton Lace Company's operations spanned two centuries of American history, ending production in 2002.
During its heyday in the early 20th century, Scranton Lace employed over 1,400 people and was the world's largest producer of Nottingham lace. It had bowling alleys, a gymnasium, a barber, a fully staffed infirmary, and owned its own coal mine and cotton field.
Founded in 1897 in Scranton, PA, the company used looms that were made in Nottingham, England, stood nearly three stories tall and 50 feet long, weighing over 20 tons. During World War II, the company expanded its production line to include mosquito and camouflage netting, bomb parachutes, and tarpaulins. After the war, the company returned to producing cotton yarn, vinyl shower curtains, and textile laminates for umbrellas, patio furniture, and pool liners.
As mechanized looms replaced manual, Scranton Lace joined the ranks of craft-style textile manufacturers in shutting their doors."
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